Length2h 32m
About this audiobook
In "The Fiddlers; Drink in the Witness Box," Arthur Mee presents a captivating exploration of the complexities of human behavior within the framework of an elusive courtroom drama. With his characteristic narrative style, Mee intertwines rich descriptions and insightful dialogue to paint a vivid picture of the legal process and the moral ambiguities it often entails. The book captures the essence of early 20th-century societal norms and beliefs, rendering the legal proceedings not merely as a backdrop but as a vibrant setting that reflects the intricate dynamics of justice, guilt, and redemption. Arthur Mee, a revered English writer and journalist, draws from his extensive experiences in journalism to craft this compelling narrative. His keen observations and profound insight into human nature are evident throughout the work, likely influenced by his belief in the moral lessons imparted through literature and public discourse. Mee's background in various literary genres, from children's literature to historical accounts, equips him with a diverse palette from which he colors his narratives, making this work resonate with depth and complexity. This book is highly recommended for readers interested in legal dramas, moral philosophy, and early 20th-century literature. Those who appreciate a blend of psychological exploration and legal intrigue will find Mee's prose both engaging and thought-provoking, as it invites readers to ponder the nature of truth and the role it plays in the human experience.
Audiobook details
GenrePolitics and Government
Length2 hrs 32 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 3, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Wages of Sin
18Drink and the Red Cross
2Fiddling to Disaster
19Stabbing the Army in the Back
3The Drink Trade and Our War Services
20The Price the Empire Pays
4The War-Work of the Food Destroyers
21Those Who Will Not Go Back
5The Food Now Being Destroyed for Beer
22The Men From the Prohibition Camps
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6The Shadow of Famine
23In Camp and On Leave
7The Food Value of Brewer’s Sugar
24The Rising Storm in Canada
8The Food Value of Brewer’s Malt
25Your Share in the Food Crisis
9The Tunes They Play
26The Food and Money Wasted on Drink in Our Great Towns
10How the Allies Did It
27PLAY THE GAME
11The Soldier’s Home
28THE FOOD PYRAMIDS DESTROYED FOR DRINK
12Mothers and Children
29How the Brewer Gets Our Food
13The Ruined Wives
30THE MEN WHO BRING IT
14The Roll of the Dead
31THE PEOPLE WHO WAIT FOR IT
15The New Drinkers
32THE PRICE WE PAY FOR IT
16Back to the Homeland
33THE POOR WHO SUFFER FOR IT
17Into the Firing Line
34The Way for the Government
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